Alyx
Meaning
"defender of mankind"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #7,997
- Total SSA Count
- 14
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Aly, Alyx
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"defender of mankind"
Origin: Greek
"little olive"
Origin: French
Alyx is more popular, ranked #7997 vs #8076 for Olivette.
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Alyx is more popular, ranked #7997 compared to Olivette at #8076 in the United States.
Alyx means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Olivette means "little olive" (French origin).
Alyx is primarily a girl name. Olivette is primarily a girl name.